Strange Attractor is an ongoing experiment into the intersection of human and insect aesthetics and the role of technology in mediating the interaction between humans and animals. Strange Attractor consists of a modular system of artificial flowers through which the visual preferences of wild butterflies can be explored. Different flower designs are tested by recording how frequently the butterflies visit each design. To be considered successful the designs must simultaneously provoke a human aesthetic aesthetic response and become part of the physical ecosystem of the butterflies. By using flower designs inspired by the visual artwork of famous human artists the project engages the human observer in the biosemiotic relationship between flower and insect. Strange Attractor is a conceptual example of how humans can engage in a process of design incorporating both human and non-human needs and co-existence.
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